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| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | August 12, 2026 | NBC Local | Tornado warning issued as severe storms could bring ‘swaths of damaging winds' to Chicago area | https://www.nbcchicago.com/weather/another-chance-for-severe-weather-could-bring-swaths-of-damaging-winds-to-chicago-area/3974124/ | For the fourth straight day, the Chicago area is under a threat for severe weather. Storms developing in Iowa once again crossed into northern Illinois Wednesday, bringing the threat for severe weather and "swaths of damaging winds," forecasters said. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. [ ![Watch … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | August 12, 2026 | NBC Local | Schools closed, cancel first days after severe storms leave damage, power outages | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/schools-closed-cancel-first-days-after-severe-storms-leave-damage-power-outages/3974145/ | Several schools in the Chicago area [ were closed Wednesday ][13] after [ catastrophic storms ][14] left some buildings damaged and [ many without power. ][15] Meanwhile, others are rushing to clean up debris and racing to recover in time for students to return for their new school year. Stream … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | August 12, 2026 | NBC Local | Wisconsin governor election results: David Crowley wins primary | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/wisconsin-governor-election-results-david-crowley-wins-primary/3974172/ | Moderate Democrat David Crowley won the [ Wisconsin primary ][1] for governor, defeating a democratic socialist who fell short while trying to deliver another win for progressives in a battleground state. Crowley, the Milwaukee county executive, is vying to become Wisconsin’s first Black governor and pitched himself as the candidate … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | August 12, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Long gas lines, possible fuel shortages follow severe storms in NW Indiana | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/gas-lines-fuel-shortages-indiana | ![Chicagoland residents react to storms wreaking havoc, house exploding][8] ![Chicagoland residents react to storms wreaking havoc, house exploding][8] #### [ Chicagoland residents react to storms wreaking havoc, house exploding ][9] Severe weather barreled through the Chicago area on Tuesday, leaving behind a trail of damage and possibly contributing to the … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | August 12, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Look up tonight: Perseid meteor shower to put on a celestial show - How to see it | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/perseid-meteor-shower-2026-when-is-how-watch | ![][1] article FILE - Numerous flying objects, such as airplanes and satellites, can be seen in the night sky as trails of light around the Milky Way. (Photo by Daniel Reinhardt/picture alliance via Getty Images) #### The Brief * * The Perseid meteor shower will peak on the night of … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | August 12, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Insurance industry makes millions from delays | https://chicago.suntimes.com/morning-edition/2026/08/12/insurance-industry-white-sox-chicago-weather | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][11] * [ Facebook ][12] * [ Bluesky ][13] * [ Email ][14] * [ Reddit ][15] * [ Flipboard ][16] ### Good morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 **Below** : How much money are insurance companies making by delaying paying out … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | August 12, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | More severe storms, damaging winds may hit south suburbs; over 142,000 still without power in Chicago area | https://chicago.suntimes.com/weather/2026/08/12/more-severe-storms-damaging-winds-may-hit-south-suburbs-over-142-000-still-without-power-in-chicago-area | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] After the south suburbs were rocked by at least three tornadoes Tuesday, additional severe weather could hit the area … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | August 12, 2026 | Chicago Reader | Coerced intimacy | https://chicagoreader.com/visual-arts/sixtywrd-art-review/kyriakos-paraskevopoulos/ | _In the project_ [ _60 wrd/min art critic_ ][1] _, writer Lori Waxman explores how art writing can serve an expanded field of artists—including those incarcerated, trying to gain visas, working to establish themselves professionally, or just wanting feedback for a secret hobby. For this iteration, Waxman reviews work by … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | August 12, 2026 | chicago-contrarian | The Truth About License Plate Reader Cameras — And the Misinformation Campaign Against Them | https://www.chicagocontrarian.com/blog/license-plate-reader-cameras-misinformation-campaign | **_License plate reader cameras are an indispensable tool for police_ ** For 30 years, I wore a badge. Recently, I have observed a coordinated, well- funded misinformation campaign aimed at convincing Americans that automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras, or "Flock cameras," constitute illegal surveillance. They are not. It is … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | August 12, 2026 | CBS Local | Lobbyist, mayoral candidate John Kelly says Chicago has had enough of career politicians | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/lobbyist-mayoral-candidate-john-kelly-chicago-career-politicians/ | Chicago mayoral candidate John Kelly on Wednesday said the city has had enough of career politicians, and took some of his opponents to task for running for two offices at once. Kelly is a lobbyist who owns All-Circo Inc., and represents the Bally's casino currently under construction in Chicago. He … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | August 12, 2026 | CBS Local | Chicago weather live: Tornado warning for LaSalle County as more severe storms roll through | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/severe-thunderstorms-chicago-area-wednesday/ | Just one day after a massive line of severe storms cut a path of destruction through the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana, there are more tornado warnings and the potential for more severe weather. A **Tornado Warning** is in effect for La Salle County until 9:15 a.m. A **Severe Thunderstorm … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | August 12, 2026 | Capitol Fax | Isabel’s morning briefing | https://capitolfax.com/2026/08/12/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-789/ | * **ICYMI:** New Illinois law empowering sexual assault survivors runs into shortage of female officers. [ WGLT ][2] … \- The Sexual Assault Incident Procedure Act has been changed to require law enforcement to inform anyone who reports a sexual assault that they may request that statements or interviews be … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | August 12, 2026 | Capitol Fax | When RETAIL Succeeds, Illinois Succeeds | https://capitolfax.com/2026/08/12/when-retail-succeeds-illinois-succeeds-43/ | _[The following is a paid advertisement.]_ Paper Moon in downtown Mascoutah offers thoughtfully curated gifts, locally made products, handcrafted candles, and an array of creative classes for all ages. What began as owner Kimberly Kilgore’s passion project has grown into a vibrant boutique that offers unique gifts and a community … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | August 12, 2026 | block-club-chicago | Firms Linked To 2 Men Convicted Of Public Corruption Have Gotten Campaign Business From Gov, CTU | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/08/12/firms-linked-to-2-men-convicted-of-public-corruption-have-gotten-campaign-business-from-gov-ctu/ | _This story was originally published by the[ Illinois Answers Project. ][92] _ CHICAGO — Two political campaign firms with close ties to men with public corruption convictions have gotten business in recent years in Chicago and statewide political races, including the current, hotly contested race for Chicago School Board president … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | August 12, 2026 | block-club-chicago | Broadway Antique Market, The Beloved Edgewater Vintage Store, Is For Sale | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/08/12/broadway-antique-market-the-beloved-edgewater-vintage-store-is-for-sale/ | EDGEWATER — The owners of a popular Edgewater vintage store are retiring, but they hope a buyer keeps the nearly 30-year-old business going. Broadway Antique Market, 6130 N. Broadway, has been a Chicago destination for antique and vintage shoppers since co-owners Duane Scott Cerny and Jeff Nelson bought the Art … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | August 12, 2026 | block-club-chicago | Case Oats’ Lolla Debut Was A Full-Circle Moment For Chicago Musician Casey Gomez Walker | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/08/12/case-oats-lolla-debut-was-a-full-circle-moment-for-chicago-musician-casey-gomez-walker/ | DOWNTOWN — Lake Michigan was the backdrop for [ Case ][62] [ O ][62] [ ats ][62] when they made their Lollapalooza debut earlier this month at the BMI stage. The Chicago-based band — made up of front woman Casey Gomez Walker, drummer Spencer Tweedy, bassist Jason Ashworth, guitarist Max … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | August 12, 2026 | block-club-chicago | Immigrant Children With Little Legal Support Under Trump Changes Face Higher Risk Of Deportation, Experts Say | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/08/12/immigrant-children-with-little-legal-support-under-trump-changes-face-higher-risk-of-deportation-experts-say/ | CHICAGO – One by one, inside a Chicago immigration courtroom last week, a judge decided the future of more than a dozen immigrant children who crossed the border without a parent or guardian. The hearing came days after the end of a government contract that funded legal services providers for … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | August 12, 2026 | block-club-chicago | Beverly Theatre Guild’s Show ‘The Lifespan Of A Fact’ Explores Truth In Journalism | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/08/12/beverly-theatre-guilds-show-the-lifespan-of-a-fact-explores-truth-in-journalism/ | BEVERLY — Three Beverly residents and a native of the Far South Side neighborhood are behind the Beverly Theatre Guild’s upcoming production of “The Lifespan of a Fact,” which explores the distinction between truth versus fact. The play, by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell and Gordon Farrell, is based on the … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | August 12, 2026 | block-club-chicago | Troubled South Side Chapel Operators Linked To Most Bodies In State Cemetery Investigation | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/08/12/troubled-south-side-chapel-operators-linked-to-most-bodies-in-state-cemetery-investigation/ | SOUTH CHICAGO — Most of the bodies at the center of a state investigation into Bohemian National Cemetery were sent there from businesses linked to a couple accused of mishandling more than 150 human remains in the last couple years, according to Comptroller Susana Mendoza’s office. The state comptroller, which … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | August 12, 2026 | ABC Local | Korean American steakhouse Perilla' Happy(est) Meal | https://abc7chicago.com/videoClip/19667756/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- Happy hour is getting a Korean kick on the Riverwalk. Chicago's first Korean American steakhouse is serving up its Happy-est Meal, with a smash burger or fried chicken sandwich, fries and a drink. Chef Andrew Lim joined ABC7 with a taste of Perilla's Korean-inspired spin. To learn … |